Procesos comunitarios y psicosociales vinculados al terremoto de Nicoya, Guanacaste, del 5 de setiembre de 2012 en Costa Rica
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Escalante Meza, Jimena
Carranza Morales, Marco Eduardo
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Introducción
El presente artículo surge a partir de un proyecto de investigación que se desarrolló en varias comunidades de la Península de Nicoya tras el terremoto del 5 de setiembre del 2012. Dicho proceso de investigación también se articuló como parte del seguimiento comunitario y abordaje que realizó la Brigada de acompañamiento psicosocial en situaciones de emergencias y desastres de la Escuela de Psicología al momento del evento. Particularmente se presenta la experiencia desde la memoria colectiva de la comunidad de Santa Teresa de Cóbano, Puntarenas.
Objetivo
Conocer las implicaciones psicosociales y subjetivas a nivel comunitario que surgen a partir del evento antes, durante y después del mismo, a través de la construcción de la memoria colectiva.
Metodología
La metodología utilizada fue de corte cualitativo, partiendo de la construcción de la memoria colectiva. Se utilizaron como técnicas la entrevista, la conversación informal y el dispositivo grupal.
Resultados y conclusiones
A partir de los relatos, se representa una comunidad compleja en aspectos como los procesos de apropiación del espacio y sentido de pertenencia, especialmente por la dinámica de convivencia, diversidad de culturas y nacionalidades (aspecto que se percibe como amenaza para los costarricenses de la zona). Asimismo, se pone de manifiesto que el anuncio anticipado del evento no generó acciones de prevención y, por consiguiente, la atención de la emergencia fue improvisada; aun hasta el momento en que el proyecto se vincula, no existen acciones de organización en la materia, las personas de la comunidad expresan gran preocupación acerca de si un evento similar o mayor pueda generarse en la zona, considerando la gran cantidad de turistas que la visitan y la ausencia de herramientas organizativas para hacerle frente.
Abstract Introduction This article is the result of a research project developed in some communities of the Nicoya peninsula after the earthquake on September 5th, 2012. It follows the work performed by the Brigade of psychosocial accompaniment in case of emergencies and disasters (BAP) of the Psychology Department of the UCR, immediately after the event took place. It also presents the concrete results of the community of Santa Teresa of Cóbano, Puntarenas. Goal Acknowledge the psychosocial implications, as well as the subjective aspect at a community level in the Nicoya peninsula, which arise before, during, and after the earthquake on September 5th, 2012. Methodology The methodology used was qualitative, implementing as techniques interviews, informal conversations, and group dynamics to approach the construction of collective memory in communities. Results and conclusions Results show a complex community dynamic in space appropriation and sense of belonging, due to the coexistence of diverse cultures and nationalities, which are perceived as a threat by Costa Ricans in the area. Likewise, it is revealed that the anticipated announcement of the event did not generate preventive actions in this community and that the attention during the emergency was improvised. Also and even to the moment of the research project, there are no organizational actions in the matter, despite of the concern about the implications that a similar or greater event can generate in the area. This concern increased considering the number of tourists and the lack of organizational tools to address similar events.
Abstract Introduction This article is the result of a research project developed in some communities of the Nicoya peninsula after the earthquake on September 5th, 2012. It follows the work performed by the Brigade of psychosocial accompaniment in case of emergencies and disasters (BAP) of the Psychology Department of the UCR, immediately after the event took place. It also presents the concrete results of the community of Santa Teresa of Cóbano, Puntarenas. Goal Acknowledge the psychosocial implications, as well as the subjective aspect at a community level in the Nicoya peninsula, which arise before, during, and after the earthquake on September 5th, 2012. Methodology The methodology used was qualitative, implementing as techniques interviews, informal conversations, and group dynamics to approach the construction of collective memory in communities. Results and conclusions Results show a complex community dynamic in space appropriation and sense of belonging, due to the coexistence of diverse cultures and nationalities, which are perceived as a threat by Costa Ricans in the area. Likewise, it is revealed that the anticipated announcement of the event did not generate preventive actions in this community and that the attention during the emergency was improvised. Also and even to the moment of the research project, there are no organizational actions in the matter, despite of the concern about the implications that a similar or greater event can generate in the area. This concern increased considering the number of tourists and the lack of organizational tools to address similar events.
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Comunidad, Desastres, Organización comunal, Memoria colectiva, Implicaciones psicosociales, Community, Disasters, Community organization, Collective memory, Psychosocial implications
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